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Inorganic compounds
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A binary compound is a compound composed of just 2 different elements. | What is a binary compound? |
| *name the metal *name the nonmetal, changing the ending to”-ide” | What rules do we have to follow in order to call a Binary Compound “Type 1”? |
| *name the metal *name the polyatomic ion | What rules do we have to follow in order to call a Binary Compound “Type 2”? |
| If a binary compound contains only nonmetals it is classified as a Type 3. Prefixes are used. | What is a “Type 3” Binary Compound? |
| A compound that begins with hydrogen atom is typically an acid. To determine the acid name, we look at what is attached to that hydrogen atom. | What is a “Type 4” Binary Compound? |
| 1-mono 2-di 3-tri 4-tetra 5-penta 6-hexa 7-hepta 8-octa 9-nona 10-deca | Which are the prefixes of “Type 3”? |